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Azerbaijani Defence Minister instructs to provide an immediate and adequate response to the provocation on the state border and in the territory of Azerbaijan, where the Russian peacekeeping contingent is temporally deployed

30 August 2021 12:29 (UTC +04:00)

On August 30, the Minister of Defense Colonel General Zakir Hasanov held an official meeting at the Central Command Post, Ministry of Defense told APA.

Having analyzed the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani state border and in the territory of Azerbaijan, where the Russian peacekeeping contingent is temporally deployed, the Minister of Defense instructed to pay special attention to the conduct of practical training on the activities of units and control points, the clarification of combat plans and the aspects of logistical support to provide an immediate and adequate response to the provocation of the opposing side and to maintain the combat capability of the troops and the combat readiness of the military personnel at a high level.

Regarding the planned activities in the Azerbaijan Army, Colonel General Z.Hasanov gave relevant instructions on organizing military service, clearing mines and unexploded ordnance, creating military infrastructure, laying mountain roads, and keeping them in constant working condition in the liberated territories. The Minister stressed the importance of paying special attention to discipline, safety, and fire safety rules, as well as to the further improvement of the medical support of servicemen.